President Dr Mohamed Muizzu received the Letters of Credence from the new High Commissioners of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to the Maldives in separate ceremonies held at the President’s Office yesterday afternoon.
His Excellency Dr MD Nazmul Islam presented his credentials as the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Maldives, while His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen presented his credentials as the new High Commissioner of Sri Lanka.
Both diplomats were escorted from Republic Square to the President’s Office in the traditional Haiykolhu cultural procession, accompanied by the Maldives National Defence Force Drum and Trumpet Band.
During the meeting with the Bangladeshi High Commissioner, President Muizzu and Dr Nazmul Islam discussed the enduring friendship between the two nations and their close people-to-people ties. Talks focused on enhancing cooperation in areas such as agriculture, economic development, higher education, and trade and investment. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to further strengthening their longstanding bilateral relationship.
In his discussions with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, President Muizzu and Mr Hassen explored avenues for expanding collaboration in trade, the economy, and climate change. They also stressed the importance of maintaining strong people-to-people connections and continuing to build on the historic partnership between the two neighbouring countries.
The Maldives established diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka on 26 July 1965 and with Bangladesh on 22 September 1978.
